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Mrs. Michalski-Geist from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacking Our Way to the Top

Help me give my students healthy before and after school snacks to keep us focused and ready to learn!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Michalski-Geist's classroom raised $491

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students have a desire to learn. They come to school eager for knowledge and look to me, as their teacher, to provide it.

Most of my students come from low income or single-parent families.

Many of my students do not have the basic tools and supplies they need for a typical school day. My students are very energetic and want to learn.

Our school is in a constant battle to get our students the basic necessities they need to become successful scholars.

My Project

These before and after school snacks will help my students with their focus to 'feed their brains'! Many of my students do not arrive to school on time and unfortunately they miss their opportunity to eat free breakfast at school. Having some healthy before school snacks available to those students who come to school late will come in handy and help my students get their brains and bodies ready to learn.

It would also be wonderful to send my students home with a healthy snack after school day to ensure they stay focused while they complete their after school activities and homework.

Mrs. Michalski-Geist Wentworth Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pringles Potato Crisps Snack Stacks Variety Pack, 72/Carton (KEE18251) • Staples Advantage $51.69 1 $51.69
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers, Cheddar, 1.5 Oz., 72/Carton (13539) • Staples Advantage $47.99 1 $47.99
Welch's Apple Juice, 5.5 Oz., 48/Carton (28300) • Staples Advantage $39.39 1 $39.39
Honey Maid Lil' Squares Honey Graham Crackers, 1.06 oz. Bags, 72 Bags/Carton (MOZ001932000166) • Staples Advantage $36.99 1 $36.99
Lays Classic Potato Chips, 50 Bags/Case • Staples Advantage $36.49 1 $36.49
Doritos Chips, Cheese, 1 Oz., 50/Carton (220-00475) • Staples Advantage $35.99 1 $35.99
Cheez-It Crackers, Cheese, 1.5 oz., 60/Carton (12261) • Staples Advantage $32.49 1 $32.49
Nutri-Grain Bars, Variety, 1.3 oz., 48/Carton (KEE05872) • Staples Advantage $27.49 1 $27.49
Quaker Chewy Bars, Variety, 0.84 oz., 60/Box (220-00434) • Staples Advantage $26.99 1 $26.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks .9 Ounce Pouches Mixed Fruit, Pack of 80 (PIM69880) • Staples Advantage $25.99 1 $25.99
Rice Krispies Treats Bars, Marshmallow, 0.78 oz., 60/Carton (KEE17120) • Staples Advantage $19.89 1 $19.89

Materials cost

$381.39

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.61

Total project goal

$490.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$490.72

1 Donor

-$490.72

Donations toward project cost

-$417.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.61

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$0.00

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